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Cuba visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens do not need a visa for Cuba: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at misiones.minrex.gob.cu
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cuban citizens travelling to Russia
CubaRussia Visa-free, 90 days Russia visa for citizens of Cuba
Travel advice for Cuba
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Russia to Cuba, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Cuba at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Cuba (updated 25 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cuba (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Cuba
Russian citizens may stay in Cuba for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cuba.
Cuba’s neighbours for Russian citizens
The United States requires Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Cuban citizens travelling to Russia
No visa is needed by Cuban citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and Cuba.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Russian citizens do not need a visa for Cuba: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Cuba?
Russian citizens can stay in Cuba for up to 90 days.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Russia?
No visa is needed by Cuban citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Cuba visa-free?
Yes, Russian citizens can enter Cuba without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.